Hypersonix, 2 Ron Boyle Crescent, Carole Park, Brisbane (2026)

09/06/2026

Eleven nominations. Six categories. One exceptional team.

The Hypersonix team has earned an incredible finalist shortlist at the 2026 Australian Space Awards, recognising the talent, dedication, and passion driving our mission forward. The Awards celebrate those advancing Australia's sovereign space capability, and we couldn't be prouder to see our people among them.

Jack Orton, Josh Sloman, and Simone Wilson have been shortlisted for Engineer of the Year, recognised for the technical depth and precision that raises the bar for Australian space engineering. Together, they delivered the scramjet engine, thermal protection system, and flight-critical airframe for DART AE.

Lachlan McTaggart, Jack Orton, and Alex Ward are finalists for Innovator of the Year. Each of them has brought fresh thinking to every challenge faced, delivering innovative solutions in vehicle architecture, control surface actuation, and additive manufacturing that made DART's flight possible.

Thorne Hanna-Spain and Mikaela Millerd have been shortlisted for Graduate of the Year, both showing the kind of capability that will define the next generation of Australian space professionals. Thorne owned DART's fuel system from design to launch site, and Mikaela built and validated the simulation models behind key design decisions.

Our team’s efforts are reflected at a company level too. Hypersonix was announced as a finalist for Business of the Year – SME and Engineering Business of the Year, with CEO Matt Hill shortlisted for Executive of the Year.

Congratulations to each of our finalists, and to the hard work behind every one of these nominations. We're looking forward to celebrating the awards night on June 18th in Sydney, along with the broader Australian space community.

05/06/2026

Earlier this week, Hypersonix Board Chair Arthur Sinodinos took the stage at The Resilience Summit, convened by Salus Ventures at Machine Hall in Sydney.

This Australian-first event brought together over 300 of Australia's most accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, defence leaders, and policymakers to discuss the necessary financial and strategic shifts that our most innovative companies need to turn ambition into action – exactly where Hypersonix belongs.

Arthur's keynote delved into the strategic importance of cross-collaboration between Australia and the United States. He spoke openly about how relationships, trust networks, capital flows, and shared ambition don’t get built overnight. His message was clear; the Australia-US relationship isn't just diplomatic, it's foundational to our sovereign capability and demands sustained investment from both the public and private sectors.

During the summit, CEO Matt Hill caught up with Adam Gilmour of Gilmour Space Technologies, and reconnected with investment partners Christin Burns of North Ridge Partners and Will Scully-Power from Pine Gap. These relationships are pivotal to moving the needle and shaping the industry’s ability to advance and grow.

At Hypersonix, international partnerships aren't an addition – they’re a fundamental success factor. Building hypersonic propulsion systems that meet the demands of modern defence requires deep collaboration with allied nations, defence primes, research institutions, and governments who share our commitment and vision.

28/05/2026

Hypersonix was honoured to be invited to speak at the Australian British Chamber of Commerce "Open for Business" breakfast, hosted at NSW Parliament.

We were privileged to speak directly with The Rt Hon Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley, Lady Mayor of the City of London, and NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey on the significance of attracting and enabling patient investment into the allied defence industrial base, how to succeed at scaling capability, and build resilience across the Australian-UK corridor.

CEO Matt Hill led the conversation on why now is the moment to commit investment into hypersonic technologies, innovation, and advanced manufacturing to grow sovereign Australian industrial resilience and strengthen partnerships. This discussion reinforced the need for bold, coordinated action and trusted capital that will shape our ability to maintain technological advantage.

25/05/2026

Building on our longstanding partnership with The University of Queensland, Hypersonix was proud to sponsor a talented student team as part of their Engineering Major Design Project course.

The brief was to create a landing gear system for our next-gen VISR flight vehicle - designed for repeatable hypersonic defence applications in aerospace. The students rose to the occasion, successfully designing, fabricating and testing a scaled landing gear model, and proving their ability to translate complex concepts into tangible results.

Well done to all involved for your impressive work, especially Zali Martin, who has now joined the team as a graduate engineer! We’re excited to see what you achieve next in your engineering journeys ✨

22/05/2026

Hypersonix is very pleased to introduce Michael Boylson as our General Counsel and Company Secretary!

Michael joined Hypersonix’s leadership team in November. He is an incredibly experienced legal and governance executive with a strong track record supporting high-growth, deep-tech start-up organisations through complex commercial and strategic change. He brings a pragmatic, business-first approach to governance, risk and corporate leadership.

💬 “I’m excited by the opportunity to play a supporting role in bringing this dream of sustainable hypersonic flight to reality.”

At the heart of Michael’s leadership is a strong focus on people and culture. He’s known for creating purpose-led, supportive environments where teams feel empowered to do their best work, bringing a genuine, human dimension alongside his professional expertise.

We’re excited to have Mike on board and can’t wait to build what’s next together! 🚀

19/05/2026

We’re very honoured to have been named winner of Outstanding Start-Up at the 2026 Manufacturers' Monthly Endeavour Awards, Australia's premier manufacturing industry awards program. 🎉

Recognition of this kind is a reflection of the extraordinary talent, dedication and ingenuity our team brings to the challenge of hypersonic flight every day. Our team is growing, learning, and developing constantly – and is a vital factor of our success!

13/05/2026

Hypersonix was honoured to be part of the 5th Annual Pyne & Partners AUKUS Conference in Washington DC, for three days of focused discussion on the future of trilateral cooperation.

Board Chairman, Arthur Sinodinos, took to the stage as part of the conference's dedicated hypersonics and test beds panel, sharing how Hypersonix's work is advancing global hypersonic testing capabilities, including insights from our recent landmark DART AE flight under the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

With hypersonics now a dedicated focus of the conference program alongside collaborative technology and exploring supply chain opportunities, it was a timely moment for Hypersonix to be involved in those conversations at the highest level of the AUKUS alliance.

12/05/2026

Hypersonix’s inaugural DART AE flight wasn’t just a flash in the pan, but a flash in the sky 🚀

Having demonstrated sustained Mach 5+ flight, this milestone marks the transition from development to mission ex*****on and evidences our ability to deliver a scalable hypersonic test capability.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the lead-up to launch and what this mission represents for our long-term vision of developing reusable, hydrogen-powered hypersonic vehicles capable of spaceflight.

21/04/2026

We’re excited to introduce Christian Kissane as our ICT Operations and Cybersecurity Manager at Hypersonix!

Christian has spent his career working at the intersection of technology and business outcomes. He's the strategic and technical leader that keeps Hypersonix secure and operational, building systems and controls that let our teams work confidently. 🛡️

💬 "Having lived through a major cyber incident early in my career, I bring a perspective most people only read about. At Hypersonix, I channel that experience into building security and infrastructure that earns the trust of our team and our partners."

His philosophy is shaped by real-world pressure, navigating organisation-wide response and recovery during a major ransomware incident. Christian's strategic thinking and crisis-tested judgment make him an invaluable partner to Hypersonix leadership, and we're excited to have him driving our operations forward.

12/04/2026

From investment strategies to advancing sovereign capabilities, the topic of “Defence Funding of Australia’s Capability” has never been more critical for our national security. The time to act is now – and CEO Matt Hill joined an expert panel at the East Coast Forum in Brisbane last week to explore the main factors shaping our defence future.

During the discussion, Matt shared insights into the funding strategies taking place and emphasised the strong need for investment to advance Australia’s defence profile. He highlighted that capital investment is a key driver in accelerating sovereign capabilities, and that for Hypersonix, this has translated into developing homegrown technologies, skills, and manufacturing ecosystems.

Hypersonix is proud to be part of the conversations that drive Australia’s defence capability forward.

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